Coastal Kitchen Simulator News

[p]Hello, Chefs 🍳🌊[/p][p][/p][p]Today, Coastal Kitchen Simulator is officially leaving Early Access. When we first launched, we mentioned that Early Access would run for around 3–6 months, and this month marks about six months of development. First, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported the game with active feedback, bug reports, and other involvement. Your input has played a major role in shaping Coastal Kitchen Simulator into the game it is today. [/p][p][/p][p]Leaving Early Access does not mean development is finished. We will continue to listen to your feedback and work on improvements and new content so the restaurant can keep growing together with the community. To celebrate this milestone, Coastal Kitchen Simulator is also joining the Steam Winter Sale with a special discount. If you have been waiting to jump in or invite a friend, this is a great moment to do so.[/p][p][/p][p]This update also brings one of the most requested improvements: a new Cold Storage Room expansion, along with new Steam achievements, and also we create a Special Thanks credits for Early Access supporters, and several quality-of-life improvements.[/p][p]Here is what is included in this update:[/p][p][/p][h2]Main Updates[/h2][h3]1. New Cold Storage Room Expansion[/h3][p]After you purchase the second floor expansion and reach level 25, you can unlock a new Cold Storage Room expansion. You can access it through the door on the first-floor kitchen near the refrigerator. Once unlocked, this new Cold Storage Room expands your ingredient storage area and gives you more space to organize stock for busy services.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]2. New Steam Achievements[/h3][p]New Steam achievements have been added for you to complete. These give you more long-term goals to work toward as you grow your restaurant and master the kitchen flow.[/p][p][/p][h3]3. Special Thanks Credits for Early Access Supporters[/h3][p]A new Credits page has been added to the main menu to highlight everyone who supported the game during Early Access. This includes players who shared active feedback, reported bugs, and helped spread the word about Coastal Kitchen Simulator. We apologize if any names are missing. If you were an Early Access supporter and do not see your username in the credits, you can contact us at contact\[at]bewolba\[dot]com and we will review it for a future update.[/p][p][/p][h2]Improvements[/h2][h3]1. Employee Work Area Adjustments[/h3][p]Employee movement has been adjusted to better match their job roles. Only Servers can freely move up to the second floor, while other roles such as Cook and Prep Cook will now work only on the first floor. This helps keep each role focused and reduces awkward pathing.[/p][p][/p][h3]2. Clearer Dirty Table Indicators[/h3][p]Dirty tables are now easier to notice. A spatial icon will appear to show that a table is dirty and needs to be cleaned before the next customer is willing to sit there. This makes it clearer when you need to send someone to clean the table.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]3. Fix for Placing Items to Serving Tray From Very Long Distance[/h3][p]We have fixed an issue where items could be placed to serving tray by an unrealistically long distance. Interactions should now feel more natural and grounded within the restaurant space.[/p][p][/p][h3]4. Fix for Information about Preserving Item For Next Day[/h3][p]We have fixed an issue where notification about "preserving item for next day" appears when putting item from refrigerator to table. It should be only appears when putting item to refrigerator.[/p][p][/p][h3]5. Bug Report Access From Main Menu[/h3][p]The Bug Report option can now be accessed directly from the main menu. This makes it easier for you to share issues you encounter without needing to be in a specific in-game state.[/p][p][/p][h3]6. New In-Game BGM Rotation[/h3][p]New background music (BGM) has been added to the game. The new tracks will alternate with the existing BGM so the restaurant atmosphere feels more varied during longer play sessions.[/p][p] Thank you once again for supporting Coastal Kitchen Simulator through Early Access. Your feedback, bug reports, and ideas have been a big part of shaping the game into what it is today.[/p][p]Even though the game is now leaving Early Access, we will continue improving it and exploring new ways to make the cooking and serving experience more enjoyable. If you enjoy this update, we would greatly appreciate a review on Steam. It helps more players discover the game and supports future improvements.[/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy the Steam Winter Sale discount, and see you in the next update! 👋🍤✨[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello, Chefs 🍳🌊[/p][p][/p][p]We have released a new update for Coastal Kitchen Simulator. This version focuses on making it easier to clean up unused ingredients and giving you more control over what your employees do during service. These changes are aimed at making the kitchen feel more efficient and responsive to your decisions.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s new in this update:[/p][p][/p]

1. [p]Trashable Containers [/p][p]Sometimes you end up with extra ingredients that you no longer need. In this update, ingredients stored inside a container can now be thrown away directly by interacting with the trash bin. This makes it easier to clear out leftovers, free up space, and keep your kitchen tidy without having to move each ingredient one by one.
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2. [p]Employee Task Override [/p][p]We have added a new system that allows you to interrupt and take over certain tasks that employees are about to perform, helping you manage your employees’ work more efficiently.
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   For example, you can pick up a serving tray and deliver food directly if the server is still far away, or grab an ingredient box that an employee was going to take so they will switch to another box instead. This gives you more flexibility to prioritize actions and keep the kitchen running smoothly, especially during busy moments.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for continuing to support Coastal Kitchen Simulator. Your feedback helps us refine the cooking and serving experience with every update.[/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy this update, we would greatly appreciate a review. It helps more players discover the game and supports future improvements.[/p][p]See you in the next update! 👋🍤✨[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello, Chefs 🍳🌊 [/p][p]We have released a new update for Coastal Kitchen Simulator. This version focuses on making order flow faster and smoothing several interactions in the kitchen, based on your feedback. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences with us. Every report helps us refine the game for everyone. [/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s new in this update:[/p][p][/p][h3]New Order Preparation Flow[/h3][p]We have updated how the preparing state works after you serve an order. Once a ready serving tray is lifted from the kitchen table, the next order can immediately move into the preparing state. This means you no longer need to wait for the server or you to deliver the tray to customer before starting the next order. The goal is to reduce downtime between orders so your kitchen can keep moving smoothly during busy service. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Fixes and Improvements[/h3]

1. [p]Employee Cutting After Boiling Crab and Lobster[/p][p]We have fixed an issue where employees did not help with cutting after Crab and Lobster were boiled. Your staff should now correctly assist with the cutting step once the boiling process is complete.[/p]
2. [p]Ingredient Containers Staying in Place[/p][p]There was a problem where some ingredient containers could bounce or be pushed up to the second floor. This has been corrected so containers stay where they belong in the kitchen. [/p]
3. [p]Clearer Kitchen Monitor Status[/p][p]The kitchen monitor now has clearer status colors for each order. Orders that are still being prepared are shown in blue, and orders that are ready to be served are shown in green. This should make it easier to see the state of each order at a glance. [/p][p][/p]
4. [p]Improved Item Pickup, Especially Plates[/p][p]We have addressed an issue where players suddenly had difficulty picking up certain items, especially plates. Item interaction should now feel more reliable, making it easier to grab what you need when service gets hectic. [/p]
5. [p]Customer Table Interaction Update[/p][p]Interacting with customer tables has been updated so you can now confirm serving with either left click or right click. Previously, many players often miss clicked between left and right click when serving food, so this change is meant to make table service more comfortable and forgiving. [/p][p][/p]
6. [p]Dish Washer Animation Fix [/p][p]We have fixed a problem where washing in the dish washer did not show the loading animation or flowing water. The washing process should now display correctly, making it clear when dishes are being cleaned. [/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for continuing to support Coastal Kitchen Simulator. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us build a more enjoyable cooking and serving experience with each update. [/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy this update, we would greatly appreciate a review. It helps more players discover the game and supports future improvements. [/p][p]See you in the next update! 👋🍤✨[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello, Chefs 🍳🌊[/p][p]We have just released a new update for Coastal Kitchen Simulator. This version adds more menu variety for your customers, expands your cooking options, and includes several important improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts with us. Every report and suggestion helps us fine-tune the experience for everyone.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s new in this update:[/p][p][/p][h2]New Menu Additions[/h2]

1. [p]Two New Main Dishes with Octopus[/p][p]You can now serve two new main dishes featuring fresh octopus. These dishes add more variety to your seafood selection and offer new flavor combinations for customers who enjoy ocean ingredients.[/p][carousel][/carousel]
2. [p]Three New Desserts[/p][p]We have added three delicious new desserts to your menu, providing customers with additional options to satisfy their sweet cravings after the main course. These three new desserts can be purchased and will be ordered by customer once you reach a certain level, offering more ways to enhance your restaurant's reputation.[/p][p][/p]
3. [p]Three New Beverages[/p][p]To complement your meals, three refreshing new beverages have been added to the menu. These drinks provide more options for your customers and help enhance their dining experience. Like the desserts, these three new beverages can be ordered by customer and purchased once you reach a certain level, offering more ways to keep your customers satisfied and engaged.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h2]Fixes and Improvements[/h2][p]Alongside the new menu items, we have worked on stability and quality of life improvements throughout the kitchen.[/p]

1. [p]Improved Load and Save Flow[/p][p]The New Game button has been removed from the Load Game screen to prevent confusion.
   Saving to a slot can only be done through the Pause Menu, and automatic saves will always use the Autosave slot by default. [/p]
2. [p]Fixed FPS Spikes During Orders[/p][p]Some players experienced FPS drops when receiving or processing orders.
   We have optimized this section of the workflow so order handling is now smoother and more consistent.[/p]
3. [p]Improved Serving Tray Interaction[/p][p]Picking up a serving tray that lands on a customer’s table was sometimes difficult.
   We have improved the interaction detection so trays can now be retrieved without trouble.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for continuing to support Coastal Kitchen Simulator. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us build a more enjoyable cooking experience with each update.[/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy this update, we would greatly appreciate a review. It helps us grow and shape future updates.[/p][p]See you in the next update! 👋🍤✨[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello, Chefs 🍳🌊 [/p][p]We have just released a new update for Coastal Kitchen Simulator. This version focuses on expanding your kitchen team, improving food preparation flow, and fixing several issues that were affecting consistency during service. Thank you for all the feedback you continue to share. It helps us refine every part of the experience. [/p][p]Here’s what’s new in this update: [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A brand new employee type, the Cook, is now available to help you process raw ingredients more efficiently. Cooks will automatically handle cooking tasks based on the setup you place on the container tray.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Here is how they work: [/p]

• [p]🍳 They cook ingredients according to the settings on the container tray and use the utensils you have prepared as the target.[/p]

• [p]🦀 They automatically boil ingredients whenever crab, lobster or broth is detected. [/p]
• [p]🥕 They check for any ingredient that is still raw on the container tray and continue processing it. [/p]
• [p]📦 After finishing their task, Cooks return the container tray to its original position to keep your kitchen tidy. [/p]

[carousel][/carousel][p]This addition helps your kitchen run more smoothly by reducing bottlenecks and keeping raw ingredients moving through the workflow. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Prep Cooks can now cut boiled ingredients. This allows them to complete more steps of the preparation process and maintain a better workflow when handling boiled items.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]🛠 Fixed an issue where items could suddenly appear in an employee’s hand without proper interaction. [/p]

• [p]❄ Ingredients stored inside a Box will no longer disappear when the Box is placed inside the refrigerator.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for continuing to support Coastal Kitchen Simulator. Your feedback helps us improve the game and create a smoother cooking experience for everyone. [/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy this update, we would greatly appreciate a review. It helps us grow and shape future updates. [/p][p]See you in the next update! 👋🍤✨[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]